Retired: Real-Time News from Huntsville: Crimetag:blog.al.com,2015:/breaking/8592014-04-07T22:12:27ZArchives of local news updates from Huntsville and surrounding communitiesMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSubstitute teacher in Limestone County charged with having sex with 15-year-old boytag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.134248392014-07-17T14:49:45Z2015-01-14T01:01:46ZA 35-year-old woman is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy while she was a substitute teacher Clements High School.Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
A 35-year-old woman is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy while she was a substitute teacher Clements High School.
Tuscaloosa woman hopes to clear her name after thief used her identity in Athenstag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.132562612014-06-23T14:31:11Z2014-06-23T14:31:07ZA Tuscaloosa respiratory therapist who was handcuffed and taken to jail is trying to clear her name after she was mistakenly accused of conning $1,416 in phones from a T-Mobile store in Athens.Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
A Tuscaloosa respiratory therapist who was handcuffed and taken to jail is trying to clear her name after she was mistakenly accused of conning $1,416 in phones from a T-Mobile store in Athens.
Arrest made in slaying of brothers killed inside Huntsville church's food pantrytag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131169852014-06-05T19:14:00Z2014-06-05T22:20:42ZThe Huntsville Police Department has booked Richard Burgin Jr., 50, with capital murder in the deaths of Anthony Jackson, 76, and Terry Jackson, 69. The brothers were killed last May in the food pantry at West Huntsville United Methodist Church.Crystal Bonvillian | cbonvillian@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/crystalb/index.html
The Huntsville Police Department has booked Richard Burgin Jr., 50, with capital murder in the deaths of Anthony Jackson, 76, and Terry Jackson, 69. The brothers were killed last May in the food pantry at West Huntsville United Methodist Church.
Daniel Cobb stabbed New Market man 29 times, investigator says, then sat down next to him 'like everything was OK'tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131147932014-06-05T16:14:48Z2014-06-05T16:15:22ZDan Cobb's mother told investigators that Cobb was seated next to the victim, who had the knife in his chest, 'like everything was OK.' Brian Lawson | blawson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/blawson/index.html
Dan Cobb's mother told investigators that Cobb was seated next to the victim, who had the knife in his chest, 'like everything was OK.'
Arraignment waived, trial set for former Vina coach accused of sex with studenttag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131113412014-06-05T03:10:31Z2014-06-05T12:34:53ZSonny Dewaine Tibbs, 39, is charged with three counts of a school employee having sexual intercourse with a student under 19. The former girls' basketball coach admitted to authorities he had sex with a 17-year-old student. He was working as an elementary school physical education teacher in Vina at the time of his arrest.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Sonny Dewaine Tibbs, 39, is charged with three counts of a school employee having sexual intercourse with a student under 19. The former girls' basketball coach admitted to authorities he had sex with a 17-year-old student. He was working as an elementary school physical education teacher in Vina at the time of his arrest.
Huntsville police investigating 2 overnight business burglariestag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131109772014-06-05T02:23:16Z2014-06-05T14:18:44ZPolice first responded to Kut'N Up Barber Shop at 2556 Sparkman Dr. shortly before 9 a.m. The owner said someone broke in through a window and stole several televisions, two video game systems and two laptops.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Police first responded to Kut'N Up Barber Shop at 2556 Sparkman Dr. shortly before 9 a.m. The owner said someone broke in through a window and stole several televisions, two video game systems and two laptops.
Decatur Wal-Mart employees detain shoplifting suspect; 2nd suspect turns himself intag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131099792014-06-05T00:38:52Z2014-06-05T00:43:02ZPolice say they received a call about a theft in progress at the Spring Avenue Wal-Mart Sunday night. Employees told the responding officers they saw a man and woman leave the store with stolen electronics. Loss prevention employees followed them outside and were able to detain the woman until police arrived, but the man jumped into a nearby car and drove away.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Police say they received a call about a theft in progress at the Spring Avenue Wal-Mart Sunday night. Employees told the responding officers they saw a man and woman leave the store with stolen electronics. Loss prevention employees followed them outside and were able to detain the woman until police arrived, but the man jumped into a nearby car and drove away.
14-year-old charged in Decatur home burglarytag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131094672014-06-04T23:39:30Z2014-06-04T23:41:22ZElectronics were reported stolen from a home in the 1200 block of Freemont Street on May 16. A 14-year-old boy was listed as a possible suspect at the time. Police say further investigation linked this person to the crime.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Electronics were reported stolen from a home in the 1200 block of Freemont Street on May 16. A 14-year-old boy was listed as a possible suspect at the time. Police say further investigation linked this person to the crime.
Hazel Green man charged with fatal stabbing will be in court Thursday tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131090102014-06-04T22:49:55Z2014-06-04T22:53:22ZDan Edward Cobb, 39, is charged in the death of Bobby Pierce, who investigators said was stabbed in the chest April 10 with a long knife.Brian Lawson | blawson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/blawson/index.html
Dan Edward Cobb, 39, is charged in the death of Bobby Pierce, who investigators said was stabbed in the chest April 10 with a long knife.
No bond for Huntsville 'evil twin' defendant in child sex abuse cases, grand jury review comingtag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131050952014-06-04T16:16:21Z2014-06-04T16:18:30ZBrian Frederick Lucas, 32, is charged in separate incidents of sexual abuse and also faces one count of attempted sodomy. The incidents involve a former relative and a family baby-sitter, according to police.Brian Lawson | blawson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/blawson/index.html
Brian Frederick Lucas, 32, is charged in separate incidents of sexual abuse and also faces one count of attempted sodomy. The incidents involve a former relative and a family baby-sitter, according to police.
DeKalb County deputies find meth while serving man with domestic violence warranttag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131051162014-06-04T16:03:58Z2014-06-05T09:11:19ZA Grove Oak man is in jail after DeKalb County deputies say methamphetamine was found at his home when they went to serve him a warrant.Tiffany Donaldson | tdonaldson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/tdonaldson/index.html
A Grove Oak man is in jail after DeKalb County deputies say methamphetamine was found at his home when they went to serve him a warrant.
$2,800, car tag stickers stolen from vehicles in Huntsville tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131035982014-06-04T11:12:55Z2014-06-04T11:12:24ZUnless otherwise noted, Huntsville police reported the following incidents Tuesday. In items with incomplete addresses, police withheld the information.Tiffany Donaldson | tdonaldson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/tdonaldson/index.html
Unless otherwise noted, Huntsville police reported the following incidents Tuesday. In items with incomplete addresses, police withheld the information.
Madison police offer tips on reducing thefts from vehiclestag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.131016942014-06-04T01:29:33Z2014-06-04T01:34:09ZPolice have noticed a rise in thefts from vehicles over the last several weeks. Lt. Terrell Cook said such an increase is common in the summer months as well as around Christmas. He said this is mostly because younger perpetrators are out of school or at home. He said although this is a generalization and thieves are of all ages, those arrested for car break-ins have generally been less than 30 years old.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Police have noticed a rise in thefts from vehicles over the last several weeks. Lt. Terrell Cook said such an increase is common in the summer months as well as around Christmas. He said this is mostly because younger perpetrators are out of school or at home. He said although this is a generalization and thieves are of all ages, those arrested for car break-ins have generally been less than 30 years old.
Decatur man charged with selling crack cocainetag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130991072014-06-03T20:57:44Z2014-06-03T21:01:01ZOn May 20, police obtained two felony warrants for Devonta Cortez Bates after saying he sold crack cocaine on two occasions over the last several months. They were unable to find him until they were called to a home on Larkwood Drive Monday for a domestic violence call.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
On May 20, police obtained two felony warrants for Devonta Cortez Bates after saying he sold crack cocaine on two occasions over the last several months. They were unable to find him until they were called to a home on Larkwood Drive Monday for a domestic violence call.
Search for escaped Etowah County inmate leads to arrest of 2nd man, DeKalb sheriff saystag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130988262014-06-03T20:46:04Z2014-06-04T19:12:55ZA man seen driving a stolen car who led Collinsville Police officers on a short chase Saturday turned out to be an inmate escaped from Etowah County, Sheriff Jimmy Harris said.Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
A man seen driving a stolen car who led Collinsville Police officers on a short chase Saturday turned out to be an inmate escaped from Etowah County, Sheriff Jimmy Harris said.
Russellville police searching for armed robbery suspecttag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130987852014-06-03T20:37:41Z2014-06-03T20:40:40ZPolice believe Phillips robbed someone at gunpoint in the 600 block of Filmore Street Monday morning. He was last seen in a 2014 white Ford Taurus with tinted windows. Police warn Phillips is to be considered armed and dangerousJonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Police believe Phillips robbed someone at gunpoint in the 600 block of Filmore Street Monday morning. He was last seen in a 2014 white Ford Taurus with tinted windows. Police warn Phillips is to be considered armed and dangerous
Huntsville man gets 25-year sentence for wreck that killed 73-year-old Ardmore, Tenn. mantag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130982722014-06-03T20:11:40Z2014-06-03T20:13:59ZMadison County Assistant District Attorney Shauna Barnett said this may have been the first case under Alabama law where a defendant was convicted of reckless murder while under the influence of prescription pills at the time of a wreck. Brian Lawson | blawson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/blawson/index.html
Madison County Assistant District Attorney Shauna Barnett said this may have been the first case under Alabama law where a defendant was convicted of reckless murder while under the influence of prescription pills at the time of a wreck.
Stripper shoes reported stolen from Huntsville hotel room tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130948472014-06-03T11:50:46Z2014-06-03T13:35:48ZUnless otherwise noted, Huntsville police reported the following incidents Monday. In items with incomplete addresses, police withheld the information.Tiffany Donaldson | tdonaldson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/tdonaldson/index.html
Unless otherwise noted, Huntsville police reported the following incidents Monday. In items with incomplete addresses, police withheld the information.
Huntsville teen's head injured in assault, robbery on Indiana Street tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130934162014-06-03T02:39:34Z2014-06-03T03:30:32ZOfficers responded to a call about a fight in the 200 block at about 4:30 p.m. The 17-year-old victim told police three males assaulted him and stole his property. He was taken to the hospital with a cut on his head.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Officers responded to a call about a fight in the 200 block at about 4:30 p.m. The 17-year-old victim told police three males assaulted him and stole his property. He was taken to the hospital with a cut on his head.
Woman's leg possibly broken in robbery outside north Huntsville banktag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.130933602014-06-03T02:35:51Z2014-06-03T03:33:31ZPolice responded to the 2500 block at 7 p.m. The victim told police she was making a deposit when a silver car pulled up. She said the driver, who was armed, shoved her to the ground, possibly breaking her leg. She said he grabbed the night deposit bag from her vehicle and took off in an unknown direction.Jonathan Grass | jgrass@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jongrass/index.html
Police responded to the 2500 block at 7 p.m. The victim told police she was making a deposit when a silver car pulled up. She said the driver, who was armed, shoved her to the ground, possibly breaking her leg. She said he grabbed the night deposit bag from her vehicle and took off in an unknown direction.